Ravishing Beasts

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Who knew that taxidermy could be so high end?

...well, J. of course. I ought to listen to my big sister more often...

Sad But Fascinating Article About Taxidermy Place in Paris

ARTS / ART & DESIGN
From Ashes, Reviving a Place of Wild Dreams
By ELAINE SCIOLINO
Published: November 15, 2008
A February fire destroyed most of Deyrolle, the legendary taxidermy store in Paris, but the shop’s supporters are vowing to rebuild.

Josa had wanted to visit this place last year and my work schedule got in the way. A little lesson to us all to take every opportunity there is to see the world when you can because you never know what might happen. When we discussed yesterday, she mentioned a place in Egypt that we might need to add to the list...

"Deyrolle", a photograph by Martin d'Orgeval on sale at the auction.
Artists and photographers who had drawn inspiration from one of the most celebrated taxidermy sites in the world donated their works. Christie’s Europe offered to sell them as a fund-raising auction, waiving its commission along the way.
Photo: Martin d'Orgeval